Side Dishes
A side dish can support the main course or provide a contrasting texture and flavor. Potatoes, vegetables, beans, grains, pasta, and dressings offer different ways to complete the meal. Begin with the ingredient or serving you want, from browned mushrooms to a creamy gratin, then choose a preparation that fits the rest of the table.
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Beans & Legumes
Butter beans and pinto beans offer substantial side dishes with different seasonings and sauces. Browse these legumes for a preparation that can accompany another dish or become part of a wider meal.
Pasta & Macaroni Side Dishes
Macaroni and other pasta forms provide a base for creamy or savory side dishes. These recipes offer portions to serve alongside another dish, with sauces and finishes shaping their texture.
Potato Side Dishes
Mashed, gratinéed, fried, and smashed potatoes offer different ways to complete a meal. Lemon-garlic mash and layered potato preparations show how the same ingredient can change texture through the method.
Rice, Grains, & Grits
Rice, grains, and grits provide a base for both simple seasonings and fuller combinations. Mushroom rice, cilantro-lime rice, and buttery corn rice offer different flavors to serve beside another dish.
Stuffings & Dressings
Bread and other ingredients gather into stuffings and dressings with different seasonings. Beer cheese and pecan preparations provide starting points for an accompaniment, with the cooking method specified in each recipe.
Vegetable Side Dishes
Browned mushrooms, zucchini preparations, and other vegetables offer sides with varied textures. Browse dishes that use sautéing, baking, or another method to bring a vegetable accompaniment to the table.
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Crispy Tabasco Zucchini Chips
Ingredients 4 zucchini, sliced thin and evenly 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon original Tabasco sauce Salt, to taste Preheat the oven to 225° F. Line 2 baking sheets with…
Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites
Ingredients 2 cups shredded and patted dry zucchini (from about 2 medium-sized zucchini) 1 1/4 cup plain panko bread crumbs 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 large egg 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion 2…
Zucchini, Feta, and Spinach Fritters with Garlic Tzatziki
Ingredients For the Gaelic Tzarziki 1 1/2 cups greek yogurt 4 cloves garlic 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped 2 teaspoons olive oil Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons dill Kosher salt, to…
Stewed Okra And Tomatoes
This dish is truly a comfort dish like no other. Just so warm, delicious, and utterly satisfying. And comes together in about 35 minutes! Ingredients 2 Tablespoons quality…
Zucchini Fritters
Ingredients Vegetable oil 1/2 cup milk 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 cup all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 of 1-ounce package ranch-style dip mix 2 cups…
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is a staple in a Hawaiian plate lunch. This classic side dish features elbow macaroni smothered in a mayonnaise dressing with grated carrot and onion.…
Okra and Green Tomato Fritters
Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup self-rising cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 pound okra, coarsely chopped 1 large green tomato, diced 1/2 onion, finely diced 1 large egg 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/3 vegetable oil Procedure In a large bowl…
“Crispy” Blistered Okra and Tomatoes
Ingredients 1 lb okra whole 1 cup cherry tomatoes whole 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh mint chopped 1 lime juiced Salt and Pepper to taste Procedure To help avoid slime factor – rinse the pods and dry them thoroughly.…
Smashed Fried Okra
What a revelation! Use a meat mallet to smash okra and create more surface area for crispy-brown goodness. Try this at home. Ingredients 1 pound fresh okra 1…
Sonic Extreme Tots
Sonic Extreme Tater Tots are a treat you are going to love preparing at home. So delicious and so easy to make, these will be a great addition…
